Other Locations: Jacksonville

Specialty 1: Psychology

Specialty 2: Disability Evaluations

Keywords/Search Terms: Dr. Rivera specializes in psychological assessment related to disability, with expertise in evaluating psychological functioning, diagnostic clarification, symptom validity, and the functional impact of psychological conditions. She integrates clinical interview findings, psychological testing, and relevant records to assess symptom presentation, and the impact on occupational functioning. She has expertise in trauma-related conditions, military populations and reported work-related impairment.

Medical School: California School of Professional Psychology

License(s): FL, MD; PSYPACT (22569)

Years in Practice: 25

• 5 years performing IMEs
• 300 IMEs performed
• Deposed/Testified 0 times

Additional Information

Dr. Bridget Rivera is a licensed psychologist, Florida Qualified Supervisor, Master Addiction (MAC) holder, and trained military-focused provider with more than 25 years of clinical experience. Her expertise includes comprehensive psychological evaluation utilzing the MMPI-2, PAI, MCMI-III and performance based tests, including the Rorschach for diagnostic clarification, personality assessment, and the evaluation of psychologcal conditions and their impact on daily and occupational functioning. She has experience conducting Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, evaluating psychological conditions and their impact on veterans' functioning for disability-benefits claims. Her areas of expertise include independent psychological examinations and disabilty evaluations involving questions of diagnosis, symptom validity, functional limitations, and the potential effects of psychological conditions on an individual's ability to meet occupational demands. She brings a nuanced understanding of the relationship between clinical presentation, assessment findings, and functional impairment, with attention to the specific referral questions and available evidence. Dr. Rivera is a practioner-scholar who values the practical application of scholarly knowledge to clinical assessment. She has published multiple peer reviewed articles and delivered professional presentations on the clinical utility of psychological assessment. In 2010, she received the Martin Mayman Award from the Society of Personality Assessment in recognition of distinguisued contribution to the literature. Through her combination of extensive clinical experience, specialized assessment expertise, and scholarly contributions, Dr. Rivera offers a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to psychological evaluations in disability and other forensic contexts. She is licensed in Florida and Maryland and holds PSYPACT authorization for interjurisdictional practice.